Wind Advisory 13, NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Issued

Apr 23, 2021, 3:20 AM CDT (08:20 UTC)

In effect from

Apr 23, 2021, 12:00 PM CDT

Expired

Apr 23, 2021, 9:00 PM CDT

In force

9 hr

Issued by

NWS Midland/Odessa, TX

Counties Eddy County, NM, Lea County, NM, Brewster County, TX, Culberson County, TX, Jeff Davis County, TX, Loving County, TX, Presidio County, TX, Reeves County, TX, Ward County, TX, Winkler County, TX

The Midland/Odessa radar (KMAF), 159 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 08:25 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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196 
WWUS74 KMAF 230820
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
320 AM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-232030-
/O.UPG.KMAF.HW.A.0022.210423T1500Z-210424T0200Z/
/O.NEW.KMAF.HW.W.0025.210423T1700Z-210424T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
220 AM MDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM
MDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds could make driving difficult for motorists
  driving high profile vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor
  trailers. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ028-034-TXZ059-060-067-272>278-232030-
/O.NEW.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.210423T1700Z-210424T0200Z/
Eddy County Plains-Southern Lea County-Loving-Winkler-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, 
Fort Davis, and Alpine
320 AM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021 /220 AM MDT Fri Apr 23 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON CDT /11 AM MDT/ TODAY TO
9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...From noon CDT /11 AM MDT/ today to 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ 
  this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf

760 
WWUS74 KMAF 231917
NPWMAF

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
217 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021

NMZ027-TXZ270-271-240200-
/O.CON.KMAF.HW.W.0025.000000T0000Z-210424T0200Z/
Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County-
Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet-
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains-
Including the cities of Queen, Guadalupe Mountains NP, 
and Pine Springs
117 PM MDT Fri Apr 23 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile
  vehicles.  Severe turbulence near the mountains will be 
  hazardous for low flying light aircraft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches.  If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

NMZ028-034-TXZ059-060-067-272>278-240200-
/O.CON.KMAF.WI.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-210424T0200Z/
Eddy County Plains-Southern Lea County-Loving-Winkler-Ward-
Van Horn and Highway 54 Corridor-Eastern Culberson County-
Reeves County Plains-Chinati Mountains-Marfa Plateau-
Davis Mountains-Davis Mountains Foothills-
Including the cities of Artesia, Carlsbad, Carlsbad Caverns NP, 
Eunice, Jal, Mentone, Kermit, Monahans, Van Horn, Pecos, Marfa, 
Fort Davis, and Alpine
217 PM CDT Fri Apr 23 2021 /117 PM MDT Fri Apr 23 2021/

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of southeast New Mexico and southwest and 
  western Texas.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.  
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle.  Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
https://weather.gov/maf

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